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Keruga, the Macrosage: Blink
Price tag $0.28

Legendary Creature — Dinosaur Hippo

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Playstyle & Strategy

Cantrips 24% Blink 12% Birthing Pod 8% Card Draw 8% Ramp 8%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Keruga, the Macrosage players are trying out in Blink decks.

Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
+44% Synergy $0.24
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+16% Synergy $6.52

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Keruga, the Macrosage's Blink builds — cards that lean hardest into the Blink theme.

Displace Displace
+81% Synergy $0.42
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+80% Synergy $4.01
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+66% Synergy $0.26
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+64% Synergy $32.72
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+64% Synergy $3.73
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+64% Synergy $1.53
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+63% Synergy $0.30
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+61% Synergy $1.68
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+48% Synergy $1.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $2.76

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Blink plan in Keruga, the Macrosage decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+66% Synergy $4.85
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+49% Synergy $1.12
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+49% Synergy $0.19
Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+47% Synergy $0.08
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+47% Synergy $0.28
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+47% Synergy $0.30
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+46% Synergy $2.78
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+46% Synergy $6.52
Tishana, Voice of Thunder Tishana, Voice of Thunder
+45% Synergy $0.36
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+44% Synergy $2.24
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+33% Synergy $0.38
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
+33% Synergy $0.12
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+32% Synergy $0.31
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+32% Synergy $1.30
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+31% Synergy $1.40
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+31% Synergy $0.64
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+31% Synergy $0.67
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+30% Synergy $2.64
Mystic Snake Mystic Snake
+30% Synergy $1.06
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+28% Synergy $0.28
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+28% Synergy $4.13
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+28% Synergy $3.06
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.34
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+28% Synergy $0.29
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+28% Synergy $3.19
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+27% Synergy $0.33
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+21% Synergy $0.33
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+20% Synergy $11.61
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+19% Synergy $2.54
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+16% Synergy $11.83
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+16% Synergy $2.10
Thragtusk Thragtusk
+16% Synergy $0.31
Scholar of the Ages Scholar of the Ages
+16% Synergy $0.21
Scrapshooter Scrapshooter
+16% Synergy $0.38
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+16% Synergy $0.38
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+16% Synergy $0.42
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+16% Synergy $2.89
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+16% Synergy $0.84
Risen Reef Risen Reef
+15% Synergy $0.33
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+14% Synergy $37.18
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+14% Synergy $14.63
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+13% Synergy $0.32
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+12% Synergy $1.68
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+12% Synergy $2.90
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.41
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+11% Synergy $0.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.26
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.25
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+4% Synergy $0.46
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+3% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Keruga, the Macrosage's Blink deck ahead.

Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+66% Synergy $1.49
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+48% Synergy $0.37
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
+33% Synergy $9.56
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+33% Synergy $3.25
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+32% Synergy $5.74
Blur Blur
+31% Synergy $0.32
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+31% Synergy $7.84
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+31% Synergy $0.38
Evacuation Evacuation
+28% Synergy $0.36
Resculpt Resculpt
+28% Synergy $0.22
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+26% Synergy $49.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.11
Disappearing Act Disappearing Act
+17% Synergy $0.12
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+16% Synergy $0.67
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+16% Synergy $0.32
Infectious Bite Infectious Bite
+16% Synergy $0.45
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+16% Synergy $12.25
Refute Refute
+15% Synergy $0.29
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.47
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+15% Synergy $1.39
Disallow Disallow
+15% Synergy $1.51
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+15% Synergy $21.32
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+15% Synergy $0.70
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+14% Synergy $0.69
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+14% Synergy $0.22
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+14% Synergy $3.29
Rewind Rewind
+14% Synergy $0.41
Unwind Unwind
+14% Synergy $1.02
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+13% Synergy $5.17
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+12% Synergy $8.82
Voidslime Voidslime
+12% Synergy $0.61
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $2.26
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+6% Synergy $0.77
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.28
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.98
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-32% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Blink game plan forward for Keruga, the Macrosage.

Splash Portal Splash Portal
+30% Synergy $0.41
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+26% Synergy $0.28
Mitotic Manipulation Mitotic Manipulation
+17% Synergy $0.42
Ecological Appreciation Ecological Appreciation
+16% Synergy $0.49
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+16% Synergy $0.69
Threats Undetected Threats Undetected
+16% Synergy $0.34
Praetor's Counsel Praetor's Counsel
+16% Synergy $2.00
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+16% Synergy $0.23
Step Through Step Through
+16% Synergy $0.21
Uncage the Menagerie Uncage the Menagerie
+16% Synergy $0.74
Primal Might Primal Might
+15% Synergy $0.23
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+15% Synergy $0.29
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+15% Synergy $3.76
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+14% Synergy $3.59
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+14% Synergy $1.30
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+14% Synergy $3.71
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+14% Synergy $3.39
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+14% Synergy $48.70
Hour of Promise Hour of Promise
+13% Synergy $0.32
Regrowth Regrowth
+13% Synergy $0.48
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+12% Synergy $1.31
Fabricate Fabricate
+11% Synergy $9.41
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+9% Synergy $25.19
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+8% Synergy $3.64
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+7% Synergy $0.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $6.57
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+4% Synergy $1.54
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $5.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-15% Synergy $2.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-23% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Keruga, the Macrosage Blink decks.

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+33% Synergy $2.49
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+28% Synergy $32.63
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+28% Synergy $7.28
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+17% Synergy $4.19
Seal of the Guildpact Seal of the Guildpact
+17% Synergy $0.47
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+16% Synergy $19.66
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+16% Synergy $0.42
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+16% Synergy $1.63
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+16% Synergy $2.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.32
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+15% Synergy $0.75
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+7% Synergy $67.97

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Blink strategy in Keruga, the Macrosage decks.

Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+31% Synergy $6.09
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+31% Synergy $5.72
Spelunking Spelunking
+28% Synergy $3.84
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+28% Synergy $2.82
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+27% Synergy $1.35
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+27% Synergy $12.08
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+25% Synergy $0.40
Exploration Exploration
+20% Synergy $32.33
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+16% Synergy $0.30
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+16% Synergy $0.38
Paradox Zone Paradox Zone
+15% Synergy $0.62
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+15% Synergy $0.84
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+15% Synergy $5.48
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+15% Synergy $0.26
Abundance Abundance
+15% Synergy $1.34
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+14% Synergy $2.61
Copy Land Copy Land
+14% Synergy $1.35
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+13% Synergy $2.37
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+12% Synergy $2.22
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+12% Synergy $2.44
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+12% Synergy $1.04
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+11% Synergy $12.70
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $3.52
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-1% Synergy $0.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Keruga, the Macrosage's Blink game plan.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+28% Synergy $10.01
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+27% Synergy $1.25

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Keruga, the Macrosage Blink decks.

War Room War Room
+32% Synergy $1.99
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+32% Synergy $1.35
Mariposa Military Base Mariposa Military Base
+17% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+16% Synergy $1.41
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+16% Synergy $0.21
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+16% Synergy $7.92
Cactus Preserve Cactus Preserve
+16% Synergy $5.10
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+16% Synergy $0.30
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+16% Synergy $2.18
Crawling Barrens Crawling Barrens
+16% Synergy $0.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+15% Synergy $31.72
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+15% Synergy $2.93
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.37
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+15% Synergy $0.63
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+15% Synergy $0.95
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+14% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $15.55
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+11% Synergy $53.40
Rivendell Rivendell
+11% Synergy $1.74
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+11% Synergy $0.83
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+11% Synergy $1.89
Vesuva Vesuva
+11% Synergy $3.47
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+11% Synergy $4.90
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+11% Synergy $2.04
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+10% Synergy $0.59
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+10% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.85
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Keruga, the Macrosage's Blink strategy.

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+45% Synergy $4.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $2.60
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+17% Synergy $0.23
Khalni Gem Khalni Gem
+17% Synergy $0.31
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+16% Synergy $0.35
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+16% Synergy $14.69
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+16% Synergy $1.44
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+15% Synergy $0.57
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-5% Synergy $0.45
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-13% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-30% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-46% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Keruga, the Macrosage's Blink decks.

Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+46% Synergy $6.52
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+28% Synergy $0.26
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+28% Synergy $6.48
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+26% Synergy $39.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+25% Synergy $0.36
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+24% Synergy $17.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+24% Synergy $38.66
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
+24% Synergy $0.30
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+23% Synergy $11.42
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+23% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+23% Synergy $15.52
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+22% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.11
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $36.10
Aether Hub Aether Hub
+17% Synergy $0.29
Maestros Theater Maestros Theater
+16% Synergy $0.30
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+16% Synergy $0.38
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+15% Synergy $0.47
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+14% Synergy $0.28
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+14% Synergy $1.73
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+14% Synergy $12.70
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+14% Synergy $0.49
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+14% Synergy $0.52
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+13% Synergy $10.48
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+12% Synergy $1.68
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $49.78
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+12% Synergy $0.82
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+9% Synergy $0.60
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $32.22
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+7% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+7% Synergy $6.57
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $11.06
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+2% Synergy
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+1% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.02
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.32
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-2% Synergy $8.52
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.35
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-9% Synergy $8.09
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-11% Synergy $0.75
Forest Forest
-12% Synergy $0.08
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-13% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-21% Synergy $0.24
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-23% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Keruga, the Macrosage: Blink.

Skanos Dragonheart Candlekeep Sage Skanos Dragonheart // Candlekeep Sage
The Third Doctor Rose Noble The Third Doctor // Rose Noble
Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist Zhuge Jin, Wu Strategist
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Raised by Giants Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Raised by Giants
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Candlekeep Sage Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Candlekeep Sage
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Hardy Outlander Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Hardy Outlander
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
The Fourteenth Doctor Bill Potts The Fourteenth Doctor // Bill Potts
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
Tomorrow, Azami's Familiar Tomorrow, Azami's Familiar
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Thrasios, Triton Hero Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Soramaro, First to Dream Soramaro, First to Dream
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Ignis Scientia Ignis Scientia
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Siani, Eye of the Storm Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Vannifar, Evolved Enigma Vannifar, Evolved Enigma
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
Kefnet the Mindful Kefnet the Mindful
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Gretchen Titchwillow Gretchen Titchwillow
Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
Zimone, All-Questioning Zimone, All-Questioning
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Acolyte of Bahamut Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Acolyte of Bahamut
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Hardy Outlander Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Hardy Outlander
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator